Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics - FT Days and Overnights

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

1d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, holistic nursing care to pediatric residents in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable health care regulations. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions, and helps create a child-focused, collaborative care environment for residents and their families. The role is at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing community that provides pediatric, rehabilitation, long-term, and memory care. The RN carries out nursing functions such as admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, care planning, provider coordination, medication administration, documentation, and oversight of nursing-unit activities. The RN also supports safety, sanitation, adequate supplies, and responsive service to residents and families. The schedule is offered as either day shift (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) or overnight shift (7 p.m.–7 a.m.); the posting lists pay of $35–$40 per hour plus shift differentials.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active RN license in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospective residents, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people in the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospective residents, residents, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Sustain repetitive movement, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Be able to stand, walk, or work on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work with possible or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, nursing standards, and facility policies.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed and use nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and escalate significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Carry out clinical programs as directed, which may include dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, or admissions.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, incorporating goals, problems, approaches, revisions, nursing needs, and new provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports to nursing management about changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical-record documentation; provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other matters to the supervisor and maintain clinically accurate documentation.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care plans are being followed, and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the attending health care practitioner and family when a resident's condition changes.
Assist with arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Maintain adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment, and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders; report concerns to the supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on action plans and resolution.
Make protective equipment available to staff.
Maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend nursing-department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stocks of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and families.